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YH08 YRA

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,570 mi
Last recorded135,570 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 YRA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 135,570 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 135,570 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 132,485 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 128,865 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 128,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 121,668 miles

Condensation in nearside headlight

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Low parking braking effort nearside rear.

Nearside Front Tyre worn edges ,and close to wear bars .

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge.

Fail 29 Oct 2022 121,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Condensation in nearside headlight

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Low parking braking effort nearside rear.

Nearside Front Tyre worn edges ,and close to wear bars .

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 29 Oct 2021 112,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front lower arm, front bush has movement

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2020 104,671 miles

Slight exhaust leak front .

Fail 22 Oct 2020 104,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight exhaust leak front .

Pass 9 Apr 2019 85,392 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 85,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 73,874 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,047 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 68,047 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front inner approx. 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 62,034 miles

Both front brake hoses cracking slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No rear wiper fitted

Rear discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s o/s rear tyres splitting/cracking inbetween tread

Fail 17 Apr 2014 46,444 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s o/s rear tyres splitting/cracking inbetween tread

Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,329 miles

n/s o/s front tyres slightly wearing on edges. centre tread approx 3.5mm

slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s rear tyres inbetween tread

Pass 2 May 2012 34,928 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,921 miles

both front brake discs lipped

both rear brake discs lipped

Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,550 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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YH08 YRA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH08 YRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YH08 YRA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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